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Aaron Judge Leaves Door Open to Offseason Elbow Surgery After ALDS Exit

Further evaluation will determine whether the Yankees captain undergoes a procedure after playing through a flexor strain.

Oct 8, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts to striking during the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game four of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out during the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game four of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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Yankees' Aaron Judge (r.) and Anthony Volpe (l.) enter the offseason with some decisions to make.

Overview

  • Judge said the team will "do some work on" his right elbow and did not rule out surgery, adding, "I'm not a doctor, I don't know."
  • He sustained a right-elbow flexor strain in late July, spent time on the injured list, returned as a designated hitter on Aug. 5, and moved back to right field in September.
  • His arm strength improved but was not fully restored, including a 90.2-mph throw in Game 1 of the ALDS against Toronto.
  • The injury did not diminish his hitting, as he won the 2025 batting title at .331 with 53 home runs and then hit .500 over seven postseason games.
  • If doctors recommend surgery, analysts note his 2026 availability and possible World Baseball Classic participation could be affected, with timing of any procedure still pending.